Visitor from India Addresses Knox Mission Band
Miss Iris Extey of Galt spoke at the Knox Church Mission Band meeting held in the Sunday school room. She shared five years of work among children in India and showed colorful pictures while charming the audience. Kenneth Hassard led the program with devotions by Mary Ritchie and Gladys Melellan. Joan Somerville presented a gift to Miss Extey as thanks from the band children.
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Mission Band of Knox
Iris Extey
Galt
New
Omhrist
India
Berey
Childeren of
Kenneth “Hassard
Bay
Mary Ritchie
Gladys ‘Meclellan
Finto
Joan Somerville
Miss “Wrrey
Margaret Hodges
Inez Melelan
Buchanan
Acton Ladies Attend WMS Meeting in Guelph
The 35th annual meeting of the Guelph Scar Be Sean presided. A review of the year’s work was accepted and officers for the coming year were elected and installed. Rev. J. C. Grier of Knox Church spoke and conducted the installation. Acton Knox WMS attendees included Mrs H L Bennie, Mrs F M McDonald, Mrs E J Hassard, Mrs F Low, Miss Lottie Moore, Mrs H Mampr.
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Guelph Scar
Sean Ppipieteau
Eesident
Offie
Aloc
J. C. Grier
Knox Church
Acton Knox W
H. L Bennie
F. M. McDonald
E J. Hassard
Low
Lottie Moore
H. Mampr
County Crop and Soil Improvement Program Planned
The county inaugurates its Crop and Soil Improvement Program with Agricultural Societies and seed groups planning a March 3rd and 4th event in Mintan. The effort aims to restart a seed program, include trials of grains grasses and cereals, and conduct soil surveys with Ontario Agricultural College support.
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Elations
Acton, Eaquesing
Halton 9
Hattor
Mito
Hatton
Miormanhon ‘Sreures
Weeske
Beckie
Haizoc
Mitor
Treasucer
Victor
Hal, Bornbyh
Victor J Lawrence
Reg
Smith Oaknie
Neska W J
Tail Wags the Dog Delays Hit Fergus Playoffs
The column laments ongoing delays affecting Fergus Lacrosse in the OH A group playoffs. It notes ice arena conflicts with carnival events, predicts possible play-off shifts, and urges timely games to determine the group winner. It references Acton Fergus Preston and references to scheduling chaos and revenue impacts.
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Tink
Dilly
Fergus
Preston Fayed
Tvs
Acton
Lima
Preston
Pergus
Kiora
Pebruad
Oben
Fheish
Mr Badies
Wm. Maddieton
Pereus
Mordar Mgs
Tins Solution and Winner of Puzzle Poem
Fragmented text lists Tins Solution and the winner of Puzzle Poem with names Bella May Russell Acton and Mr Coles. It references previous week’s puzzle and hints at a poem on Page Eight. Punctuation and spelling errors obscure details but indicate an ongoing weekly puzzle feature.
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Bella May Russell
Acton
Mr. Coles
Ty Pga
Defence shuffle names Lond Chatfield new Defence Secretary
The latest British cabinet reshuffle under Prime Minister Chamberlain appoints Admiral Lond Chatfield, formerly head of the navy, to replace Sir Thomas Inskip as Minister for Defence. The move places Sir Thomas as Secretary of State for the Dominions.
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Chamerlain
Lond Chatfield
Sir “Thaems
Sir Thomas
Dominions
Dr A Vining Addresses Women Missionary Society
Rev Dr A Vining spoke on India and mission work before the United Church Women’s Missionary Society gathering. He described caste, Brahmanism and Buddhism as barriers and urged Nazarene teachings as a bridge, with Mrs Mowat welcoming and Rev E G Banter leading prayer.
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India
A. Vining. Torenta
United Church
Vania Spake
The
Baptist Church
Morrow
Vining
Two Losses This Week Eliminate Acton
Milton defeats Acton 4 to 3 in a high school baseball game. Junior S drove in the deciding run as Acton suffered two losses this week.
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Acton
Milton City junior hockey routs Acton to end playoff bid
Milton blanked Acton 3 0 after leading 2 0 at the first intermission as Sproat and Timbers sparked the Milton attack. Acton failed to click offensively and saw penalties limit chances while Milton’s defense held firm. A Dublin Literary Society meeting featured Bloomsbury guests with a program of music, readings, and a play In May with June before a social luncheon.
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Acton
Milton
Brick Town
Sproat
Rolmes
Timbers
Slassy
Marzo
Barusa
Binsell
Jones
Saunders Ang Grhiss
Mcuffe
Saunders
McDuffe
Holmes
Tyrie
Pileedigio Kemshead
Brush
Malin
Thie Sak
Ion
Wah McDuffe
Nets
Albus
Dyiealine
Berth Wen
Prize Winners At Group Social Of Women’s Institute
The Women’s Institute group held an afternoon euchre at Mrs. G. H. Lantz’s home on Wednesday. Winners included Mrs. Ross Burt first prize and Mrs. Art MacDonald second with white cards. Mrs. Brown first and Mrs. R. Spielvogel second with pink cards. Consolation prizes went to Mrs. Meor and Mrs. Holloway. travelling prizes to Mrs. A. MacDonald and Mrs. H. McDonald. A dainty lunch followed hosted by Mrs. Wilderspin and other hostesses.
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Woéimold
G. H. Lantz
Ross Burt
Art MacDonald
Brown
R. Spielvogel
Meor
Holloway
A. MacDonald
H. McDonald
Wilderspin
Dobbie
Reid
Collier
S. Lantz
Wilds
Grace Lantz
Meat Buying and Cooking Studied at Dublin Meeting
At a Dublin Institute gathering, the Meat Cookers Project met at Mrs C van Gooren’s home. Leaders Barber and assistant Mrs valtiGeoren arranged a cooking demonstration showing carcass cuts by Mr Lovell the local butcher. Attendees enjoyed cards and lunch and a social time.
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Dubin
Hedar
Merting Ory
Mm C
vanGooren
Mra
valtiGeoren
Mr. Lovell
Utilities Board Brief Session Announces Vendor Payments
The Acton Public Utilities Commission met Thursday evening led by Chairman R J Kerr. Secretary instructed to pay numerous accounts including Bell Telephone Co and W E P C Ontario. delegates McCutcheon and Wusan named for Hydro Convention in Toronto February 7 and 8. Arrears list reviewed. three wire service plan deferred. final notice slips for arrears to be issued.
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Acton Public Unites Commission
Copmbstoner C. Hansen
Reeve FL McCulcheon
RJ. Kerr
Pie
Reeve McCutcheon
Wusan
Hydro
Toronto
Rural hockey week features tight finishes and league leaders
Rural League action dominated the week with Rockwood defeating Huttonville 2-1, Everton and Hornby tying 5-5, Brookville edging Lore Scots 2-1, and Georgetown Pirates blanking Brookville 4-0. Rockwood tied Norval 1-1 while Georgetown led the standings.
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Acton Arena
Georgetown Pirates
Rockwood
Evertoni
Pirates
Hornby
Everton
Huttonville
Brookville
Will Oe
Huttonvile
Hornby and
Acton
Pate
Esata
Ceargebass Pirates
Acton Band
Brookville ’ . A
Huttonville On
Nortal
Lorne Scots
Halton Company Shows Year of Progress in 1938
The Halton Union Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co held its annual meeting at Acton Town Hall and reported a surplus of assets over liabilities of $3222.49. Losses were lower, and the company showed solid progress. Leslie Kerns of Freeman was elected director to fill a vacancy. J E Pearen was elected president, with Victor Hall and Charles Readhead as officers. Other board members include Daniel Gray Duncan Campodell W A Latby and E F Ford.
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Halton
Leslie Kerns
Freeman
C. E. Wood
J. E. Pearen
Daniel Gray
Victor Hall
Ghas. Readhead
Duncan Campodell
W. A. Latby
E. F. Ford
Dublin Institute Monthly Program Delivers Variety
The Dublin Women's Institute January meeting held at Mrs. T A Storey’s home featured President Mrs. Somerville presiding. Reports on the Convention were given by Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Webster. Convener Mrs. G Robertson spoke on Noted Composers with schoolchildren singing Amateur music group. Mrs. Barber presented on Meat Cookery and Project Mark. A vote of thanks closed the program followed by lunch and social.
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Dublin Women's Institute
T. A. Storey
Somerville
Roscall
Kennedy
Webster
G. Robertson
Barber
McNeile Named General Manager of Canadian Press
J A McNeile managing editor of the Montreal Gazette is appointed General Manager of the Canadian Press succeeding J F B Lavesay who retires on June 20.
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J. A.mcneile
Montreal Gazette
Qeneral
Canadian Press
J. FB. Lavesay
Achievement Day Feature of the Short Course Class
Achievement Day was held last Thursday at the Parish Hall with the Short Course in Acton. Mrs Wallace and Miss Howell welcomed visitors who viewed dresses, articles and home decor models. Hilton Women’s Institutes were invited and Miss Eadie and Miss Clarke of Toronto attended as guests of honor. Knox Church School students in the Agricultural Course joined toward the end and tea was served.
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Acton
Wallace
Hilton
Eadie
Clarke
Toronto
Knox Church School
Twil Class Confused Dialogue Sparks Moment
A fragmented classroom exchange yields a quirky misquote as a student blurts a line about a fox jumping over defense. The moment highlights mishearing and rapid recall in a learning setting.
Snow Cleakahe C Was Well Done After Big Storm
City crews and three trucks cleared streets after a major storm in Acton. Chief McPherson supervised a cleanup with municipal and provincial highway staff. Snow piles were shoveled aside on Main Mill and John streets easing shopping and parking for residents and visitors.
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Jay Keto
McPherson
Department of Provincial Highways
Uod
John
Main Streets
Main Street
Mill Street
Acton
Storm Disrupts Young Peoples Meeting Plans
The Young Peoples Society of the United Church faced disruption from Monday's storm. Rockwood participants could not reach the venue due to snow drifts, and with the president absent Mrs. Adamson led the gathering. Lillian Fields read scripture and contests followed before a social lunch.
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Young Peoples’ Society of the United Church
Rockwood
Miss Marion Walwyn to Speak on Europe in Acton
Miss Marion Walwyn, former V A D nurse and social hostess at Beaver Hut London, visits Europe many times since the war and will give a talk with colored films in Acton on February 16. The event, under the Duke of Devonshire Chapter LO DE, offers a rare opportunity to acquaint the audience with European countries. Tickets go on sale next week.
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Marion Walwyn
Acton
Europe
Duke of Devonsive
Lo.d.e
Rockwood and Acton Clash In Close Hockey Match
Rockwood Continuation School faced Acton in a hard fought arena game. Acton won 2 to 1 with a late period goal by Gordon Beatty after Nino Braida had put Acton ahead and Lexi Hall equalized in the middle frame. Referee Harry Savage oversaw the contest.
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Huttonville
Rockwood
Aun
Everton
Hornby
Brookville
Lore Scots
Acton
Actonn
Nino Braida
Lexi Hall
Gordon Beatty
Harry Savage
Jack Hollinger
Max Storey
Gilvest Romont
Reno Brava Nino Braids
Coming Events Announced by Women's Association
Under auspices of the United Church Women’s Association a full four course dinner will be served at 6 30 with a moving pictures program after the supper. Tickets are 35 cents.
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Amociaon
United Church
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WMS
Guelph
Cas Dave
OHLA
AL Amy Rate
O.H.A
Pebruaria
Elora
Dr. Vinning
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Orangeville
Bloomsbury
Dublin Society
Dublin Literary
Streek
Bloomsbury Literary
Watson
Coulter
Alma Watson
van Gooren
Marion Watson
Bloomsbury Gazette
Ruby MePherson
Fred York
Jim Henderson
Alex. Near
Marion
Charlies Lasky
Charles Henderson
Dirk van Goozen
Mansell Nellis
Mr. Watson
Tads
Orangevibe
Orangeviewb
Mallan
Doss
Multan
Social OF Women’s Institute
United ‘Church
Bennett
Peter
Dublin
Utilities Board
Rydre Department
Bell ‘Telephone Co
Lowe-Martin’ Co
Cards Superior Electric Co
Powerlite Devices Ltd
Time
MacDonald Electric Ltd
Cn. R. and Transports
Cariage Bank. of
Montreal
Waterworks Department
Canadian. Brass Co
Exérton
Kaimes
Leage
Norval
Red” Roshier
Herb Saunders
Rural League
Halton Company
Dublin Institute
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